Federal funds will support air service to communities

TERRITORY-owned Hardy Aviation has secured Federal Government funding under the Regional Airlines National Subsidy scheme, allowing it to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Harry Harris from Hardy Aviation said the funds would support the company’s regular passenger services to nine remote communities across the Top End for the next six weeks.

“It helps cover the costs associated with our services, which would otherwise be covered by fare-paying passengers,” Mr Harris said.

“It ensures there’s a link between Darwin and these remote communities, providing essential services including the movement of personnel and essential freight items like medicines, pharmaceuticals, post, food goods and other items.”

Hardy Aviation offers flights Monday to Friday, landing in Port Keats, Bathurst Island, Pirlangimpi, Snake Bay, Croker Island, South Goulbourn Island, Ramingining, Millingimbi and Gapuwiyak.